Set to make its world debut at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival, the 21m yacht introduces a larger platform centered around open living spaces, direct access to the water, and a layout designed to strengthen the connection between guests and their surroundings.
The launch of the boat is being presented through a digital campaign created with Argentine artist and designer Andrés Reisinger, whose work explores the relationship between physical spaces and digital environments.
Bellini's Largest Astor Yet
The Astor 68 represents the next step in Bellini Yacht's evolving lineup, building on the walkaround concept established by the smaller Astor models while introducing a substantially larger onboard footprint. At the heart of the design is a multi-level arrangement that prioritizes movement between interior and exterior spaces. Bellini says the motor yacht was developed following extensive research into changing owner lifestyles, with flexibility, transparency, and social interaction shaping the overall layout.
One of the model's defining features is its aft beach area, which spans more than 37 square meters and sits less than one meter above the waterline. Designed as a terraced social space, the area creates a direct connection with the sea while serving as the yacht's primary outdoor gathering point.
Above, the main salon and forward social spaces provide a more sheltered setting while maintaining visual links to the surrounding environment through expansive glazing and open-plan design.
Reisinger's Interpretation of the Astor 68
Rather than unveiling the Astor 68 through traditional renderings alone, Bellini Yacht partnered with contemporary artist Andrés Reisinger to create a digital interpretation of the project.
Known internationally for his work across architecture, digital art, and design, Reisinger developed a visual narrative intended to explore the emotions associated with the dayboat rather than its technical characteristics. The collaboration does not alter the yacht's design itself but instead provides a different perspective on how the project is presented.
The initiative reflects a growing trend among luxury brands to use digital media and virtual storytelling as part of new product launches, particularly ahead of major international events.
With the Astor 68, we explored how a yacht can exist simultaneously as a physical destination and as an idea—something that evokes freedom, tranquility, and aspiration even before it is experienced in reality."
The Astor 68 will make its first public appearance at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival, taking place from September 8-13.
Want to know what else is debuting at Cannes? Visit our Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 guide for a complete breakdown of the show, organized by premiere status and YachtBuyer review coverage.
Understanding Bellini's Four-Model Range
According to YachtBuyer MarketWatch, the world's largest yacht database, the arrival of the Astor 68 gives Bellini Yacht a four-model lineup that now stretches from 11.3m to nearly 21m. At the entry point sits the Astor 36, an 11.3m walkaround designed around simplicity, functionality, and efficient use of space. With accommodation for four guests across two cabins, it targets owners seeking a manageable day boat with overnight capability.
The Astor 38 builds on the foundations established by the Astor 36, retaining the same two-cabin layout and 3.9m beam while introducing revised proportions and additional interior volume for greater onboard comfort. Stepping up to the 18m Astor 58 brings a more substantial increase in space and capability, with three cabins, three bathrooms, accommodation for up to 14 people onboard, and twin Volvo Penta IPS engines suited to longer cruising. Despite its larger size, the walkaround layout remains a defining feature of the design.
The new Astor 68 builds on those foundations with substantially larger social areas, a dedicated 37-square-meter beach club, and a layout focused on maximizing outdoor living. Positioned above the Astor 58, it becomes the range's most spacious and ambitious model to date, giving buyers a clear progression from day boating and weekend cruising through to a yacht intended for extended time on the water.
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